Hardie Barr Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of investment and capital markets solutions.

Edith Karnes is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Austin, TX. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Absolute Strategies Angel Fire, a vacation home rental business in Angel Fire, NM, managed by her husband. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gregory Bowman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family investment group focusing on residential properties. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by extensive capital markets and affiliated asset management resources.

Brissa Mejia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her previous work includes positions at Vista Equity Partners and C.R. Wannanaker Law PLLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party managers and LPL programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model with both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels.

Charles Larkam II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time at its predecessor, Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Christian Life Church and volunteers on the board of the SCS Residential Property Owners' Association. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Rebecca Harbek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Round Rock, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1995. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Elise Morales is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Denver Horn is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and 49 Financial. He also has a background that includes experience in education and hospitality. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Rene Corbett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 15 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

James Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Before entering the financial sector, he spent 21 years with Campus Crusade for Christ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Luis Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co for six years, along with roles at AdvisorAssist, LLC and the Texas Department of Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Corpus Christi, TX. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and municipal advisory services.

Scott Obenshain is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2011. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides multiple wrap fee advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Shannon Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Taylor worked at University Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Swbc Investment Services. Taylor also served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years. In addition to advisory work, Taylor is an author outside the investment industry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Austin Locklear is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting entrepreneurs and families with comprehensive financial strategies aimed at protecting, growing, and transferring their wealth. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement planning, small business strategies, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Austin holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a master's degree from the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. He is licensed as a Life Accident and Health Insurance Agent and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Fluent in English and Spanish, Austin is committed to building strong relationships with his clients to help them address critical financial decisions. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Austin attended Trinity Christian Academy. He currently resides in West Austin with his spouse and three children and enjoys golf in his personal time.

Mark Boriskin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at various firms including Bbva Wealth Solutions and Compass Bank. Outside the financial industry, he is an owner and partner of a BBQ company involved in competitive BBQ and producing sauces and rubs. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Miguel Zorrilla is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Southwestern University, where he is involved with the Fiscal Affairs, Student Affairs, and Investment Committees and currently chairs the Fiscal Affairs Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Jay Laflair is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his financial advisory work, he owns and operates a batting cage where he provides baseball lessons to children on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and utilizes structured discovery processes and firm‑approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alberto Padilla Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2022 and previously held positions at Lincoln Heritage Insurance Company and Genmark Diagnostics. Outside of his advisory role, he created and managed TikTok video content. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Otto Gindler is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Cetera and concurrently works as a Senior Tax Accountant at Gindler, Chappell, Morrison & Company. He also serves as Treasurer and Executive Committee Member for the nonprofit Austin Sunshine Camps. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and diverse investment solutions.

Mark Thannisch is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and totaling 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CEO of HCT Cattle Company, an agricultural business. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research.